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Lighthouse

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The Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Pierhead Lighthouse silhouetted against the sun shining through the clouds. Snow covers the pier, and ice is floating on the lake.

Date Created:
March 1969
Creator:
Harmann, Wayne, Harmann Studios

Publication Information

Creator Harmann, Wayne, Harmann Studios
Date Created March 1969

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Historical Calendars and source photographs, 1948-1992
Call Number PH Series 2779, box 3, fldr 16

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PGL
Legacy ID
WHi 145754

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